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My name is Jaela, and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 3 years old and weigh 18 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Columbus, OH, from a commercial breeding facility. It’s so much better here, even though I’m still getting used to everything that is new about it (like the thing they call Roomba. OMG. It is terrifying!) I’m a very good girl in the house. I am potty trained and not destructive. When foster dad has to go out for a short time, I sometimes hang out in the living room and play or when he is gone for a longer time, I stay in my kennel and don’t make any fuss. I like the people here, but trusting humans is new for me. I’m cautious and skittish, even around my foster dad, but I will let him pet me on my head and pick me up. I don't yet feel comfortable with him touching my belly or paws. I am very gentle when taking treats. I love being around other dogs, especially my foster fur-brother and other Shiba Inu who have come over to play. I love running around in our securely fenced back yard. I’d spend all day out there if I could. I haven’t met any cats yet. I do like to chase critters outside. But when I’m indoors, I tend to hang out in my kennel, so I might be fine sharing a forever home. I’m learning how to walk on a leash! It’s scary out there outside of our familiar yard. I’m pretty brave if my foster fur-brother is there, but if I’m on my own, I freeze and foster dad sometimes has to pick me up and carry me back home. I've been on some car rides and that's been fine. I’ve never met any human kids before, but I hear they can be loud. Loud scares me, so I’m pretty sure I’d be scared of them. If the kids were older and could be quiet and patient as I learn to adjust, that might be okay. My forever home must have a securely fenced yard. It would be great to have another nice dog to play with and to help me feel safe and relaxed, but I can also have fun on my own. I'd love my forever family to be experienced with shy/fearful dogs like me so they will be patient and understand my needs. No small kids please! I’m a healthy girl – spayed and vaccinated. If you live in the Midwest and want to welcome a fun, playful, shy and beautiful girl like me into your life, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA make sure we'll be a good match. Once approved, they'll introduce you to my foster dad so we can meet!
My name is Jaela, and I’m looking for my forever home! I’m 3 years old and weigh 18 lbs. I came to my foster home here in Columbus, OH, from a commercial breeding facility. It’s so much better here, even though I’m still getting used to everything that is new about it (like the thing they call Roomba. OMG. It is terrifying!) I’m a very good girl in the house. I am potty trained and not destructive. When foster dad has to go out for a short time, I sometimes hang out in the living room and play or when he is gone for a longer time, I stay in my kennel and don’t make any fuss. I like the people here, but trusting humans is new for me. I’m cautious and skittish, even around my foster dad, but I will let him pet me on my head and pick me up. I don't yet feel comfortable with him touching my belly or paws. I am very gentle when taking treats. I love being around other dogs, especially my foster fur-brother and other Shiba Inu who have come over to play. I love running around in our securely fenced back yard. I’d spend all day out there if I could. I haven’t met any cats yet. I do like to chase critters outside. But when I’m indoors, I tend to hang out in my kennel, so I might be fine sharing a forever home. I’m learning how to walk on a leash! It’s scary out there outside of our familiar yard. I’m pretty brave if my foster fur-brother is there, but if I’m on my own, I freeze and foster dad sometimes has to pick me up and carry me back home. I've been on some car rides and that's been fine. I’ve never met any human kids before, but I hear they can be loud. Loud scares me, so I’m pretty sure I’d be scared of them. If the kids were older and could be quiet and patient as I learn to adjust, that might be okay. My forever home must have a securely fenced yard. It would be great to have another nice dog to play with and to help me feel safe and relaxed, but I can also have fun on my own. I'd love my forever family to be experienced with shy/fearful dogs like me so they will be patient and understand my needs. No small kids please! I’m a healthy girl – spayed and vaccinated. If you live in the Midwest and want to welcome a fun, playful, shy and beautiful girl like me into your life, visit www.savingshibas.com/adopt to apply to become an approved SIRA adopter. The application process helps SIRA make sure we'll be a good match. Once approved, they'll introduce you to my foster dad so we can meet!
Web application available on our website. All household members must be listed and the head of household must be the primary applicant.
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Home Check
After applications are reviewed/references and municipal pet limits checked, applicants are contacted to schedule a home visit interview.
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Approve Application
Once an applicant becomes an approved adopter, we can work with them to match them with dogs who will thrive in their home environment.
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Meet the Pet
Once a match is identified, the applicant is connected with the foster home to learn about the dog and arrange a meeting.
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Sign Adoption Contract
Only if the foster home agrees that the match is good, then it is approved.
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Pay Fee
Applicants pay the adoption fee upon signing the contract.
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Take the Pet Home
Applicants are required to have the appropriate gear (travel crate, pet ID tags) in order to take the dog home.
Additional adoption info
SIRA's board reviews each applicant for approval and then reviews each potential match for approval. Home visit volunteers are trained. SIRA pledges to support all dogs for life and requires adopters to return dogs to SIRA if they can no longer care for them. SIRA provides a social media forum and one-on-one support to help adopters address any behavioral concerns.
SIRA's board reviews each applicant for approval and then reviews each potential match for approval. Home visit volunteers are trained. SIRA pledges to support all dogs for life and requires adopters to return dogs to SIRA if they can no longer care for them. SIRA provides a social media forum and one-on-one support to help adopters address any behavioral concerns.
All of our dogs are cared for by families in their homes across the Midwest. We do not have a shelter or facility.
All of our dogs are cared for by families in their homes across the Midwest. We do not have a shelter or facility.
More about this rescue
Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and abused Shiba Inu, Shiba mixes and other primitive breeds. Our rescued dogs come from commercial breeders, shelters and individual owners. We evaluate each dog for temperament and place them in nurturing foster homes where their needs, medical and otherwise, are addressed in order to prepare them to be placed in thoroughly screened, loving, lifelong adoptive homes. SIRA also works to educate the public on the Shiba Inu breed in addition to the importance of responsible pet ownership including spaying/ neutering, dog training and obtaining a dog from a reputable breeder or rescue group.
Shiba Inu Rescue Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in the Midwest. Our service area includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
Shiba Inu Rescue Association (SIRA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and abused Shiba Inu, Shiba mixes and other primitive breeds. Our rescued dogs come from commercial breeders, shelters and individual owners. We evaluate each dog for temperament and place them in nurturing foster homes where their needs, medical and otherwise, are addressed in order to prepare them to be placed in thoroughly screened, loving, lifelong adoptive homes. SIRA also works to educate the public on the Shiba Inu breed in addition to the importance of responsible pet ownership including spaying/ neutering, dog training and obtaining a dog from a reputable breeder or rescue group.
Shiba Inu Rescue Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in the Midwest. Our service area includes Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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